Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative
This grant funds organizations to deliver innovative, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance to small businesses through the SBA's Empower to Grow Program.
Funder: Small Business Administration
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Full application due via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000,000 per award (12-month period) | Up to 10 awards | Total program funding: $50,000,000
Summary: Supports innovative, hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance for eligible small manufacturing businesses under the Empower to Grow (E2G) Program.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.
Description
This grant, offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Empower to Grow (E2G) Program, funds established organizations to deliver innovative, hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing business concerns. The initiative is designed to address workforce shortages, operational inefficiencies, and limited access to contract opportunities in U.S. manufacturing, with a focus on high-impact, practical training and technical support in key manufacturing sectors.
